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Barkhad Abdi is a Somali-American actor who overwhelmed Hollywood with his stunning performance in the biographical drama film Captain Phillips (2013). His stellar performance won the British Academy Film Award for Best Actor. Later his name was shortlisted for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Eye in the Sky, Good Time, The Pirates of Somalia, and Blade Runner 2049 are some of his notable films. He also appeared in the second season of the Hulu horror series Castle Rock.
Did You Know?
Barkhad has net worth is estimated to be around $100 thousand.
At the age of 7, when the Somali Civil War broke out, Barkhad and his family moved to Yemen. Now, he became a sign of hope for people living around violence and poverty.
Before entering into the acting career, he worked in a mobile phone store and as a DJ at pool parties.
He is also a Humanitarian and Philanthropist by nature.
Thamarai Selvi is a talented actress and drama artist known for her appearance in the Tamil television industry. She began her career by performing traditional music dramas throughout Tamil Nadu. Thamarai rose to fame after participating in the Bigg Boss Tamil season 5 but was eliminated on day 98. Her portrayal in the Tamil serial Bharathi Kannamma received critical acclaim. In 2024, Thamarai and her husband participated in Star Vijay TV’s famous reality show Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 5.
Did You Know?
Thamarai Selvi runs a YouTube channel Lotus Family with over 480K subscribers.
She enjoys travelling to new destinations worldwide.
Thamarai loves to cook and taste different types of cuisines.
She has also participated in various fun reality shows like Takkar Takkar, Oo Solriya OO Oohm Solriya?, and BB Jodigal Season 2.
Besides acting and reality shows Thamarai has been featured in a Tamil music album Veetu Vanthu Seralaye composed by James Vasanthan.
Krithi Shetty is an Indian actress primarily known for her movie Uppena directed by Buchi Babu. She made her acting debut with the 2019 super-hit Bollywood flick Super 30 and later appeared in notable films such as Shyam Singha Roy, Bangarraju, The Warriorr, and Custody. Her role as Lakshmi in her Malayalam debut film ARM was praised by the audience. Krithi is signed to play lead roles in direct Tamil films like Vaa Vaathiyaar, Love Insurance Kompany, and Genie.
Did You Know?
Krithi Shetty was only 17 when she did her debut lead role in the Uppena movie.
She won two Filmfare Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards for her stellar performance in the Uppena.
Before her career in acting she worked in ad commercials like Linc Pen TVC during her school days.
Krithi Shetty is a well-trained western and Bharatanatyam dancer.
GENRE: Period Drama CAST: Pawan Kalyan | Nidhhi Agerwal | Bobby Deol CREW: Krish Jagarlamudi, Jyothi Krisna (Director) | MM. Keeravani LANGUAGE: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2025 OTT: Amazon Prime Video (Not Confirmed)
Highlights
Hari Hara Veera Mallu is set in the backdrop of the Mughal Era.
This period drama is in its final stage of filming and is scheduled to wrap up by November 10, 2024.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1: Sword Vs Spirit is a multilingual movie starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan in a titular role. It is a period drama with a power-packed action-adventure directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna. The film features Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Vikramjeet Virk, and Nora Fatehi playing pivotal roles. Oscars winner MM Keeravani composed the songs while the production was done under Mega Surya Productions.
Updates
The period drama is inspired by real-life rebels during the Mughal era in India. According to sources, the filmmakers recreated historical monuments like Charminar, Red Fort, and Mauslipattanam that estimated the artwork is rumoured to be made with a budget of 150 to 200 crores. The teaser shows an epic adventure tale captioned The Legendary Heroic Outlaw with power-packed action sequences fueled by a lot of VFX works.
To sum up, Hari Hara Veera Mallu will offer spectacular visual treats to the audience. Initially, the film was planned to be released in 2024, but due to the coronavirus 3rd wave and omicron spread, the makers have postponed the movie’s release date.
Love Insurance Kompany is the first collaboration of two popular Tamil directors Vignesh Shivan and Pradeep Ranganathan.
It is the seventh film as director for Vignesh Shivan and the third movie for Pradeep Ranganathan as an actor.
Love Insurance Kompany is the upcoming Tamil film directed by Vignesh Shivan. It stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles. Lalit Kumar bankrolled the movie under the banner of Seven Screen Studios and Rowdy Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander composed the songs and background score.
LIK marks the Tamil debut of lovely Telugu actress Krithi Shetty, who got her fame from the film Uppena. Vignesh Shivan and Lalit Kumar joined hands once again in this film after their previous success in the Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal movie. On 14 December 2023, the shooting for Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) commenced with a grand pooja ceremony.
Updates
The first single Dheema was released on Anirudh Ravichander’s birthday (October 16, 2024), and instantly became a hit among the fans. LIK aka Love Insurance Kompany director Vignesh Shivan himself penned the lyrics for the Dheema song starring Pradeep Ranganathan, S J Suryah, Krithi Shetty, Yogi Babu, and Seeman.
The makers unveiled the first look poster Pradeep Ranganathan’s birthday which increased the expectations of the fans and audience. Based on the poster, the film might be based on a fun and romantic love story that is happening in the futuristic world.
Release Date
Release Date
2024 (Expected)
Runtime
2h 30m (Expected)
Languages
Tamil
Censor Certificate
U/A
Budget
60 crore
Satellite Rights
Yet to be updated
Cast
Pradeep Ranganathan
Krithi Shetty
SJ Suryah
Gouri G. Kishan
Yogi Babu
Mysskin
Seeman
Anandaraj
Malavika
Sunil Reddy
Manimegalai
Radharavi
Sha Ra
Muhammad Rasool
Crew
Director
Vignesh Shivan
Story
Vignesh Shivan, SJ Suryah, Pradeep Ranganathan
Music
Anirudh Ravichander
DOP
Sathyan Sooryan
Editor
Pradeep E Ragav
Producer
Nayanthara, SS Lalit Kumar, LK Vishnu Kumar
Production
Seven Screen Studios, Rowdy Pictures
Stunt Master
Kecha Khamphakdee, Chetan D’Souza
Dance Choreography
Sandy, Anusha Vishwanathan & Suren Rajendran
OTT
The movie makers haven’t announced the OTT platform and release date. According to sources, Amazon Prime Video might acquire the streaming rights.
Nithya Menen is an Indian actress and playback singer who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She won two Filmfare awards for her role in Telugu films like Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju and Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde. Nithya got her big break for her role as Tara in the O Kadhal Kanmani. She worked in several hit films such as Nootrenbadhu, Ishq, Josh, Urumi, Mersal, and Thiruchitrambalam. Nithya Menen became a huge sensation for joining hands with Dhanush in the Idli Kadai movie.
Did You Know?
Nithya revealed in an interview that she never wished to become an actress. Since Journalism was not what it used to be she decided to become a filmmaker, as she could express her ideas through movies.
To enter the entertainment buzz she enrolled herself in a cinematography course at the FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune. At the time of the education entrance exam, she met B V Nandini Reddy, who convinced her to take up acting.
Nandini Reddy later became a director and signed Nithya as a female lead in her first movie Ala Modalaindi.
Nithya acted in Santosh Sivan’s historical fiction movie Urumi and later appeared in Jayendra’s bilingual film 180/Nootrenbadhu. After working in notable films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films she established herself as one of the leading actresses in South Indian Cinema.
Movies
Year
Title
Role
Language
1998
Hanuman
Munna
English
2006
7 O' Clock
Anu
Kannada
2008
Aakasha Gopuram
Hilda Varghese
Malayalam
2009
Josh
Meera
Kannada
2009
Vellathooval
Jiya George
Malayalam
2009
Kerala Cafe
Nithya
Malayalam
2009
Angel John
Sofia
Malayalam
2010
Apoorvaragam
Nancy
Malayalam
2010
Anwar
Asna
Malayalam
2011
Ala Modalaindi
Nithya
Telugu
2011
Urumi
Chirakkal Bala/ Daisy da Cunha
Malayalam
2011
Nootrenbadhu/ 180
D. Vidya Lakshmi
Tamil
2011
Nootrenbadhu/ 180
D. Vidya Lakshmi
Telugu
2011
Violin
Angel
Malayalam
2011
Veppam
Revathy
Tamil
2011
Aidondla Aidu
Gowri
Kannada
2011
Makaramanju
Model
Malayalam
2012
Ishq
Priya
Telugu
2012
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty
Manjula Ayyapan
Malayalam
2012
Karmayogi
Moonumani
Malayalam
2012
Doctor Innocentanu
Anna
Malayalam
2012
Bachelor Party
Neethu
Malayalam
2012
Ustad Hotel
Shahana
Malayalam
2012
Poppins
Ammu
Malayalam
2013
Okkadine
Shailaja
Telugu
2013
Jabardasth
Saraswati
Telugu
2013
Myna
Myna
Kannada
2013
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Shravani / Bangaram
Telugu
2014
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Malini
Tamil
2014
Bangalore Days
Natasha Francis
Malayalam
2015
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Nazeera Khanum
Telugu
2015
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Nithya
Tamil
2015
100 Days of Love
Sheela
Malayalam
2015
S/O Satyamurthy
Valli
Telugu
2015
Kanchana 2
Ganga
Tamil
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Tara Kalingarayar
Tamil
2015
Rudhramadevi
Muktamba
Telugu
2016
24
Priya Sethuraman
Tamil
2016
Okka Ammayi Thappa
Mango / Satyabhama
Telugu
2016
Kotigobba 2 / Mudinja Ivana Pudi
Subhashini / Shubha
Kannada
2016
Kotigobba 2 / Mudinja Ivana Pudi
Subhashini / Shubha
Tamil
2016
Janatha Garage
Anu
Telugu
2016
Iru Mugan
Ayushi
Tamil
2017
Mersal
Aishwarya Vetrimaaran
Tamil
2018
Awe
Krishnaveni
Telugu
2018
Geetha Govindam
Nithya
Telugu
2019
NTR: Kathanayakudu
Savitri
Telugu
2019
Praana
Tara Anuradha
Malayalam
2019
Mission Mangal
Varsha Pillai
Hindi
2020
Psycho
Kamala Das IPS
Tamil
2021
Ninnila Ninnila
Maya
Telugu
2021
Gamanam
Shailaputri Devi
Telugu
2021
Skylab
Gouri Venkataraju
Telugu
2022
Bheemla Nayak
Suguna Nayak
Telugu
2022
19(1)(a)
Penkutty
Malayalam
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
Shobana
Tamil
2022
Wonder Women
Nora Joseph
English
2023
Kolaambi
Arundhathi
Malayalam
2025
Kadhalikka Neramillai
TBA
Tamil
2025
Dear Exes
TBA
Tamil
TBA
Untitled Next
TBA
Tamil
TBA
Idli Kadai
TBA
Tamil
Short Film
Year
Title
Role
Language
2020
Color of a Nation
Pregnant woman
Telugu
Television
Year
Title
Role
Language
2001-2002
Chhoti Maa…Ek Anokha Bandhan
Young Koyna
Hindi
2022
Telugu Indian Idol
Judge
Telugu
Web series
Year
Title
Role
Language
2020–2022
Breathe: Into the Shadows
Abha Sabarwal
Hindi
2022
Modern Love Hyderabad
Noori Hussain
Telugu
2023
Kumari Srimathi
Itikelapudi Srimathi
Telugu
2023
Masterpeace
Riya Kurian
Malayalam
Music videos
Year
Song
Language
Singer
2022
Thaniye/Tanha
Malayalam/Hindi
Siddharth Menon, Nithya Menen
Voice artist
Year
Title
Role
Language
2013
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Shruti
Telugu
2019
Frozen 2
Elsa
Telugu
Discography
Year
Song
Film
Language
Composer
2010
"Payasa"
Aidondla Aidu
Kannada
Abhijit-Joe
2011
"Edo Anukunte"
Ala Modalaindi
Telugu
Kalyani Malik
2011
"Ammammo Ammo"
Ala Modalaindi
Telugu
Kalyani Malik
2012
"Oh Priya Priya"
Ishq
Telugu
Anoop Rubens
2012
"Payasam"
Poppins
Malayalam
Ratheesh Vegha
2013
"Arere Arere"
Jabardasth
Telugu
S. Thaman
2013
"Doore Doore Neengi"
Natholi Oru Cheria Meenalla
Malayalam
Abhijith
2013
"Modala Maleyante"
Myna
Kannada
Jassie Gift
2013
"O Premada Poojari"
Myna
Kannada
Jassie Gift
2013
"Thu Hi Rey"
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Telugu
Anoop Rubens
2013
"Hi My Name is Malini"
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Tamil
Arvind & Shankar
2013
"Kanneer Thulilye (Duet)"
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Tamil
Arvind & Shankar
2013
"Madharthamma (Immigrant Mix)"
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Tamil
Arvind & Shankar
2013
"Hi my name is malini"
Ghatana (D)
Telugu
Arvind & Shankar
2013
"Navve Kaluva (Duet)"
Ghatana (D)
Telugu
Arvind & Shankar
2013
"Yennali (Immigrant Mix)"
Ghatana (D)
Telugu
Arvind & Shankar
2015
"Paalnilaa: Lets Do the Dandiya"
Rockstar
Malayalam
Prashant Pillai
2016
"Laalijo"
24 (D)
Telugu
A. R. Rahman
2016
"Hrudayam Kannulatho"
100 Days of Love (D)
Telugu
Govind Menon
2018
"Va Va Vo"
Mohanlal
Malayalam
Tony Joseph Pallivathukal
2021
"Thiruppavai"
Margazhi Thingal
Tamil
Ravi G
2022
"Thaniye"
Thaniye
Malayalam
Sidharth Menon
2022
"Thanha"
Thanha
Hindi
Sidharth Menon
Awards and Nominations
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2023
Best Actress
Thiruchitrambalam
Nominated
Chennai Times Film Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2012
Promising Newcomer – Female
180
Nominated
CineMAA Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2013
Best Actress – Critics
Ishq
Won
Filmfare Awards South
Year
Category
Film
Result
2010
Best Supporting Actress – Kannada
Josh
Nominated
2012
Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
Urumi
Nominated
2012
Best Actress – Telugu
Ala Modalaindi
Nominated
2012
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu (for "Ammammo Ammo")
Ala Modalaindi
Nominated
2014
Best Actress – Kannada
Myna
Nominated
2014
Best Actress – Telugu
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Won
2016
Best Actress – Tamil
O Kadhal Kanmani
Nominated
2016
Best Actress – Telugu
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Nominated
2016
Best Actress Critics – Telugu
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Won
2017
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
24
Nominated
2018
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Mersal
Won
Filmfare OTT Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2020
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Female
Breathe: Into the Shadows
Nominated
Hyderabad Times Film Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2012
Promising Newcomer – Female
Ala Modalaindi
Won
2013
Best Actor – Female
Ishq
Won
IIFA Utsavam
Year
Category
Film
Result
2016
Best Actress – Telugu
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Nominated
2016
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Kanchana 2
Nominated
2017
Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Rudhramadevi
Nominated
Nandi Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2011
Best Actress
Ala Modalaindi
Won
2016
Special Jury Award
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Won
National Film Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2024
Best Actress
Thiruchitrambalam
Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2012
Best Female Debut – Telugu
Ala Modalaindi
Nominated
2012
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu (for "Ammammo Ammo")
Ala Modalaindi
Nominated
2013
Rising Star of South Indian Cinema – Female
—
Won
2014
Best Actress – Telugu
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
Nominated
2016
Best Actress – Tamil
O Kadhal Kanmani
Nominated
2016
Best Actress Critics – Tamil
O Kadhal Kanmani
Won
2016
Best Actress – Telugu
Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju
Nominated
2016
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Kanchana 2
Nominated
2016
Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Rudramadevi
Nominated
2018
Best Actress – Tamil
Mersal
Nominated
2023
Best Actress – Tamil
Thiruchitrambalam
Nominated
2023
Best Actress – Telugu
Bheemla Nayak
Nominated
Vanitha Film Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2013
Best Star Pair (With Dulquer Salmaan)
Ustad Hotel
Won
Vijay Awards
Year
Category
Film
Result
2012
Best Actress
Nootrenbandhu
Nominated
2015
Best Actress
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Nominated
Other Recognitions
Media honours
Year
Magazine
Category
Result
2011
Best Telugu Actresses
Rediff.com
#3
2012
Best Telugu Actresses
Rediff.com
#5
2013
Best Telugu Actresses
Rediff.com
#1
2015
Best Telugu Actresses
Rediff.com
#3
2013
Best Kannada Actresses
Rediff.com
#1
2015
Best Tamil Actresses
Rediff.com
#5
2021
Most Influential Stars on Instagram in South cinema
Susmita Chatterjee is a budding actress and model primarily known for her work in Bengali films. She became famous for her role as Raji in her debut film Prem Tame. Susmita has also appeared in other films such as Paka Dekha, Kacher Manush, Khela Jawkhon, and Chengiz. She joined hands with Aditi Karnawat to play a prominent role in Varun Korukonda’s What The Fish movie.
Did You Know?
Susmita Chatterjee is an engineering graduate.
She has appeared in music videos including Takey Olpa Kachhe Dakchhi, Ebhabe Ke Daake, and Tumi Amari Hobe.
She has appeared on several cover pages of Bengali magazines.
Susmita promotes several products through her Instagram page like Oppo, BCSen Jewellers, and many more.
Omara Shetty is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi films and series. She made her film debut with the 2022 horror comedy Phone Bhoot and got her big break with The Shameless movie released in 2024. Omara has also appeared in other mini-series and short films such as DBS Sparks, A Secret, and A Change of Heart. Her Head-To-Toe Louis Vuitton Look at the Cannes Film Festival became a huge sensation.
Did You Know?
Omara is not an active member on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
She is an avid cat lover and she named it Coco.
As of October 2024, her Instagram account has over 6K followers.
Atharvaa Murali is an Indian actor and model who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of the late actor Idhayam Murali. Atharvaa made his film debut with the 2010 romantic drama Baana Kaathadi alongside Samantha. He got his breakthrough by portraying Raasa in Bala’s 2013 period film Paradesi which won critical acclaim and earned a Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Tamil. Besides films, he also appeared in blockbuster web series like Navarasa and Mathagam.
Did You Know?
Atharvaa chose to pursue a career in films and trained under stunt choreographers to prepare himself physically as an actor.
In 2009, his father offered him to play the lead role in Badri Venkatesh’s film Baana Kaathadi.
He then earned positive reviews for his performance as a youngster suffering from delusion in the romantic thriller Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012). His performance was well-received by the audience but the film failed at the box office.
Atharvaa is an avid dog lover.
Playing golf is one of his favourite hobbies.
As of October 2024, his Instagram account has over 1.9M followers.
Blue Sattai Maran is an Indian movie critic, actor, and director primarily known for his film reviews on the Tamil Talkies YouTube channel. Maran is known for his candid critiques of filmmakers and their works. In December 2021, Maaran made his film debut with the Anti-Indian movie which received mixed responses from the audience. He has also sparked conversations on Twitter regarding leading Tamil actors around the controversial Tripathi Laddu issue which became a sensation among the netizens.
Did You Know?
Blue Sattai Maran entered the Tamil film industry at 15, working with his uncle as a film distributor.
He was involved in the production team of several Tamil films like Vel (2007), Seval (2008), and Lingaa (2014).
Maran acquired his nickname Blue Sattai by constantly wearing the blue colored shirt while making his videos.
On January 27, 2012, he launched his official YouTube channel, Tamil Talkies which garnered more than 1.72 million subscribers.
Maran also served as personal manager for a well-known Tamil star.
Some Tamil film producers accused him of his critical reviews and sarcastic comments about their movies.
After Maran released a negative review of “Iravin Nizhal,” fans of R Parthiban expressed their displeasure by burning dummies of him.
